Purchasing Agent - Permanent Full time

CarePartners is one of Ontarios largest accredited home health care providers providing nursing personal support therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72000 patients each year in homes schools clinics workplaces and retirement homes through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.
Reporting to the Manager of Procurement Inventory and Contracts the Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of medical supplies equipment and services necessary for the delivery of high-quality patient care. This position will also help support improvement and execution of procurement policies and procedures.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of our Waterloo Corporate office with a hybrid working schedule.
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive benefits package including Life Insurance
The salary range is $42000 to $52000 and placement within the range will be determined in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as the candidates knowledge skills qualifications and relevant experience.
Manage the purchasing requests for goods materials and services throughout the company
Resolve any delivery or purchasing issues
Manage any supplier backorders and work to find alternative solutions
Evaluate vendor performance and maintain approved vendor lists
the primary contact for ordering concerns monitor inventory levels and ensure appropriate stock is maintained
Maintain organized and accurate records of purchasing activities supplier information and related documents
Work with internal departments on an as needed basis for purchasing needs
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with healthcare regulations accreditation standards and internal policies
Help to identify potential suppliers and then establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships
Support the improvement and execution of procurement practices
1-3 years of experience in a purchasing role

• Relevant diploma or degree such as supply chain management or business administration
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory principles
• Knowledge of ERP systems is an asset
• Computer proficiency including effective skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook)

CarePartners In Your Community
In addition to providing home-based personal support rehabilitation therapy nursing and palliative care across Ontario CarePartners also serves the community through clinics transitional care units and provides relief in nursing homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program weve been organizing medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.
CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Artificial Intelligence

While we incorporate select Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance process efficiency we remain committed to human-led decision making.